Based on the forecast data from 2024 onwards, the population per dentist graduate in Finland shows a gradual increase. Specifically:2024: 30.42,2025: 30.63,2026: 30.84,2027: 31.05,2028: 31.26 (values in thousands of persons per health graduates). For analysis purposes, the data for 2023 stood at 30.21 (actual value in thousands).
Year-on-Year Variations:
- 2024: An increase of approximately 0.69% from 2023
- 2025: 0.69% increase from the previous year
- 2026: 0.68% increase from the previous year
- 2027: 0.68% increase from the previous year
- 2028: 0.68% increase from the previous year
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the next five years demonstrates an average annual increase of around 0.68%.
Future Trends to Watch:
Continued expansion of Finland's healthcare education, demographic shifts, and government policies aimed at balancing educational output with healthcare demand will be critical in shaping these trends. Monitoring mobility and work preferences of healthcare graduates, as well as immigration policies, will also be essential in managing the dentist-to-population ratio effectively.
